Pleasantly: meaning, definitions and examples
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pleasantly
[ หplษzษntli ]
in a pleasing manner
In a way that gives a sense of enjoyment or satisfaction.
Synonyms
agreeably, delightfully, enjoyably, nicely.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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pleasantly |
This word is often used to describe something that gives a moderate amount of pleasure or satisfaction.
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nicely |
Commonly used to describe actions done in a pleasing or satisfactory manner; often informal.
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agreeably |
Use this term to describe something that is pleasing in a way that is particularly fitting or suitable.
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delightfully |
Ideal for situations that evoke a high degree of pleasure, joy, or charm.
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enjoyably |
Best used when referring to experiences or activities that provide enjoyment or fun.
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Examples of usage
- She smiled pleasantly at her guests.
- The music played softly and pleasantly in the background.
in a friendly manner
In a way that is friendly or amiable.
Synonyms
affably, amiable, cordially, friendly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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pleasantly |
Used again, highlighting its versatility in both actions and descriptions that are enjoyable and agreeable.
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friendly |
Describes a person or behavior that shows kindness and goodwill towards others, commonly used in everyday interactions.
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amiable |
Describes a person who is kind, good-natured, and easy to like.
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cordially |
Used in formal situations to show warm and sincere friendliness.
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affably |
Used to describe someone who is friendly and easy to talk to, often in social settings.
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Examples of usage
- She greeted her neighbors pleasantly every morning.
- The staff at the hotel always treated their guests pleasantly.
Translations
Translations of the word "pleasantly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น agradavelmente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคชเฅเคฐเฅเคตเค
๐ฉ๐ช angenehm
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan senang hati
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธัะผะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ przyjemnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฟๅฐใใ (ใใใกใใ)
๐ซ๐ท agrรฉablement
๐ช๐ธ agradablemente
๐น๐ท hoล bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ธฐ๋ถ ์ข๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุณุฑูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ pลรญjemnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ prรญjemne
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅฟซๅฐ (yรบkuร i de)
๐ธ๐ฎ prijetno
๐ฎ๐ธ รพรฆgilega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐาัะผะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแกแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xoลbษxtliklษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ agradablemente
Etymology
The word 'pleasantly' is derived from the Middle English word 'plesauntli', which comes from the Old French word 'plaisant', meaning 'pleasing'. The use of 'pleasantly' in English dates back to the 14th century, when it was used to describe something that gives pleasure or satisfaction.
See also: pleasantness, unpleasantly, unpleasantness.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,702, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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